Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the key dates? Early Bird tickets close on 31 March 2026, Nominations open on 7 April 2026, Nominations close on 14 June 2026, Finalists are announced on 14 July 2026, Ticket sales close on 21 August 2026, and we Paint the Town Rouge on 3 September 2026.
- How much does it cost to enter? The ITAs has always and will always be a free event to enter.
- Who can enter? Talent Acquisition, Human Resources (HR), Hiring and Employer Brand teams within an Australian and New Zealand organisation who have in-house hiring capabilities, as well as i industry vendors
- How many Award categories are there? We have 16 awards
- How do I enter? We use Award Force for all of our entries
- Who should attend the Gala ceremony? Everyone! Bring your whole team along for a great night to celebrate the great achievements by our fellow TA professionals at The Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne
- How do I find out why the winners won? Listen to TaPod. We try and interview every winner